Walls and Ceilings - Can I do this?

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garywms
04-18-07, 05:08 PM
First some background:

My mother was a heavy smoker. Walls and ceiling in here living room look like the La Brea tar pits. One wall I plan on adding a layer of 1/4" drywall and for some of the other walls, it's just easier to pull the old stuff down.

Now for the question:

House was built in 1968 with 2 x 4 trusses. Would I be able to put a layer of 1/4" on the ceiling without it causing problems?

Thanx

marksr
04-18-07, 06:25 PM
I think it would be ok but don't know for sure. It might require extra fastners to keep it from sagging between rafters.

Why not just repair/paint the ceiling? A good solvent based primer will seal in the nicotine.
Coffeeguy
04-18-07, 06:35 PM
One other option is to get what they call a dry sponge or chemo sponge it's what fire restoration companies use to clean soot and smoke residue from wall and ceilings. This might help remove a large amount of it so that you won't have to do as much painting etc.

marksr
04-18-07, 06:45 PM
I would add, it's always best to clean whatever surface you intend to paint. A solvent based primer is required to both seal in any smoke or nictotine stains and also seal in the odor.
Coffeeguy
04-18-07, 07:00 PM
Mark I wasn't implying you were suggesting painting instead of cleaning just an idea that would make cleaning easier.
marksr
04-19-07, 07:48 AM
It wasn't that, you made me realize I didn't include cleaning as part of the prep. Never a good idea to paint over a filthy surface.